Senior Consultant, Land Agent (Mid-Level) at Environmental Resources Management Inc in Rolling Meadows, Illinois

Job Description:

ERM is hiring a Senior Consultant, Land Agent, in northern Indiana to support utility project efforts. The Land Agent will be responsible for reviewing right of way agreements, understanding land titles, mapping, licenses, leases, permits and other documents necessary. This can include documents for survey, construction, operations, and maintenance of electric and gas facilities. This position will also include the acquisition of new rights, permits and licenses, as necessary to construct and maintain electric and gas assets. This is a full-time position.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct document reviews and comparisons to mapping.




• Work on the settlement of damage claims with landowners (or their designees) relative to property damage.




• Search courthouse and other records as may be available to determine present property ownership(s) and the extent of interest therein.




• Advise and assist in establishing a range of fair market values to be used in the acquisition of land and land rights of access.




• Draft and/or supervise the preparation of documents for rights of entry, damage claims, contracts, easements, licenses, leases, permits, options to purchase and other documents as may be necessary to acquire adequate rights for the project.




• Compliance with corporate health and safety policies.




• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma required.




• 3+ years of ROW or related real estate experience.




• Solid working knowledge of personal computers, Microsoft Office Suite, Google Earth, ArcGIS, and data management software.




• Knowledgeable in real estate and accepted real estate practices.




• Must be well organized and detail oriented.




• Excellent interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism.




• Ability to communicate effectively through oral and written communications.




• Must meet criteria identified in Job Demands & Conditions Analysis for Office.




• Must be able to pass a pre-hire background check and drug screen.

For the Senior Consultant, Land Agent position, we anticipate the annual base pay of $71,126 – $83,651 (USD).  An employee’s pay position within this range will be based on several factors including, but not limited to, relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, performance, shift, travel requirements, sales or revenue-based metrics, and business or organizational needs.  We also may have instances where compensation may be outside of the range, based on the factors noted above.  This job is also eligible for an annual discretionary based performance bonus.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, paid parental leave, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AD&D insurance, 401(k) or RRSP/DPSP, and any other benefits to eligible employees as applicable.

You can apply for this role through https://www.erm.com/careers/apply/ or through the internal careers portal if you are a current employee.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, or any other form of compensation that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company’s sole discretion, consistent with the law.

Who We Are:

As the largest global pure play sustainability consultancy, we partner with the world’s leading organizations, creating innovative solutions to sustainability challenges and unlocking commercial opportunities that meet the needs of today while preserving opportunity for future generations.

At ERM we know that creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment is an essential part of making our company a great place to build a career. We also see our diversity as a strength that helps us create better solutions for our clients. Our diverse team of world-class experts supports clients across the breadth of their organizations to operationalize sustainability, underpinned by our deep technical expertise in addressing their environmental, health, safety, risk and social issues. We call this capability our “boots to boardroom” approach for its comprehensive service model that allows ERM to develop strategic and technical solutions that advance objectives on the ground or at the executive level.

Please submit your resume and brief cover letter. Based on review of these responses, shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews.

ERM does not accept recruiting agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, ERM employees or any other company location. ERM is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

ERM is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. 

Thank you for your interest in ERM!